ChamSys MagicQ Compact User Manual

ChamSys
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MagicQ Compact
Series
The MagicQ Compact series is a new generation of small and lightweight MagicQ consoles
specically designed for travelling lighting designers. The MQ40 and MQ60 products t within the hand luggage restrictions of all major budget airlines including Ryanair, easyJet and South West,
whilst the MQ80 ts well within checked baggage limits.
About MagicQ Compact Series
The MagicQ Compact series includes the MagicQ MQ40, MQ60
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80 compact console solutions. In addition the MagicQ
and M
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PC Wing Compact and Magic together with a PC or Mac.
The Magic
exible GUI lighting control, media server connectivity options
and inbuilt Pixel Mapper found in all other Magic and utilises the same software and show formats, enabling
compatibility between all products in the Magic
Magic
MagicVis visualiser, ChamSys MagicHD Media Player and SnakeSys network products.
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Compact series features the same familiar and
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Compact products fully interwork with ChamSys
MagicQ software is both forward
and backward compatible,
enabling new shows to be loaded into MagicQ consoles running older software and old shows to
be loaded into newer software.
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All Magic
supply with locking Powercon connectors that accept voltages from 90V to 240V DC. Magic
low power with the M running.
Compact series products feature an inbuilt power
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Extra Wing Compact can be used
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consoles,
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range.
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Compact products consume very
40 and MQ60 being fanless for silent
MagicQ Compact Series Software Features
• Quick and easy to program
Fully featured theatre stacks
Fixture morphing & cloning
LED pixel mapping
Powerful PC/Mac show editor
Cues: 5000
Cue stacks: 2000
Palettes: 4096
Groups: 5000
Numbers of shows: virtually unlimited
Tracking/non-tracking option
Over 13000 xtures
FX and gel library
Inbuilt xture editor
Inbuilt media engine
Rainbow colour picker (CMY, RGB, HSI)
Individual fade times on any channel
Easy fanning of parameters and times
Congurable faders – HTP, LTP, speed, size, masters
Theatre mark cues, split fades and inhibit masters
Client/server network architecture
Multiple console playback tracking
Multiple console programming
Inbuilt web server
Remote console control
Visualiser support (including patch transfer)
Architectural zoning and day/date support
All Magic
you can easily connect additional Magic other USB peripherals.
The Magic The Magic
added reliability.
All Magic
for securing the product. Both soft bags and ight cases are available as optional extras.
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Wing Compact products feature inbuilt USB hubs so
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Wings, USB sticks and
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40, MQ60 and MQ80 feature a solid state disc.
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60 and MQ80 also feature an inbuilt UPS for
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Compact products have a Kensington security slot
The MagicQ MQ40N is the entry level console in the MagicQ Compact range designed as a low
cost console with a simplied user interface
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Specication
USB ports: 4
DMX universes: 4
Channels: 2048
Encoders: 8
Faders: 12
Execute buttons: 20
Width: 525mm
Height: 140mm
40N
making it extremely easy to use – ideal for installations, clubs, schools, and small venues.
Features
Four universes
Network port (ArtNet/sACN)
External monitor
Fits hand luggage restrictions
Dimmable console lamp
Solid state disc
Simplied user interface
Audio input
Depth: 385mm
Weight: 6.5kg
Product Codes
0100-0045 MagicQ MQ40N Console
0100-0061 Flight Case for Magic
0300-0043 Padded Bag for Magic
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Q MQ
40/60
40/60
The MagicQ MQ60 is the work horse of the MagicQ
compact range, supporting networking, DMX, MIDI
M
Q
60
Features
Complete lighting console
Fits hand luggage restrictions
Advanced media server support
Internal ethernet switch (4 ports)
Inbuilt UPS
Audio input
Dimmable console lamp
RS232
notes and an external monitor.
Specication
Universes: 12
Channels: 6144
USB ports: 5
Direct DMX ports: 4
Encoders: 8
Faders: 12
Execute buttons: 20
Width: 525mm
Remote contact switch
MIDI Notes in/out
External monitor (can be touch)
Dust cover included
Conguration
The MagicQ MQ60 supports 12 universes over Ethernet
using Art-Net I, II or III, Pathport, or ACN Streaming DMX. In addition there are four fully patchable direct DMX
outputs on the rear panel.
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The Magic the same resolution as the Magic
in a more compact size. In addition, there is an external monitor output for a separate display, which can be a USB
or serial touch screen.
60 features an inbuilt touch screen with
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100 consoles, but
Depth: 385mm
Height: 140mm
Weight: 6.5kg
Product Codes
0100-0060 MagicQ MQ60 Compact Console
0100-0061 Flight Case for Magic
0300-0043 Padded Bag for Magic
Q MQ
Q MQ
40/60
40/60
The MagicQ MQ80 is the top of the range MagicQ
Compact console, supporting 24 Universes, an
M
Q
80
Features
Complete Lighting Console
10 playback faders, 200 pages
20 Execute buttons
202 virtual playbacks
Internal Ethernet Switch
In-built UPS
External monitor (can be touch)
Includes MIDI and Audio support
enhanced screen size and resolution, MIDI and Timecode support.
Specication
Universes: 24
Channels: 12,288
Direct DMX ports: 4
Encoders: 8
Faders: 13
Network ports: 4
USB ports: 6
External monitor: 1920x1200
Free MagicVis visualiser app
Free MagicHD media player app
Designed and manufactured in the UK
Conguration
The MagicQ MQ80 is an extremely powerful console
in a small size, supporting 24 universes direct from the console. The large central touch screen provides
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easy access to all Magic
features.
Width: 570mm
Depth: 405mm
Height: 110mm
Weight: 8kg
Product Codes
0100-0080 MagicQ MQ80 Console
0100-0081 Flight Case for Magic
0300-0050 Padded Bag for Magic
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Q MQ
80
80
PC Wing
The MagicQ PC Wing Compact is an extremely
powerful USB control wing for connecting to your PC or Mac to control lighting, video and LED with
Compact
Specication
Universes: 64
Channels: 32768
Direct DMX ports: 2
Encoders: 8
Faders: 12
Width: 515mm
Depth: 257mm
Height: 88mm
Weight: 3.6kg
MagicQ PC software.
Features
Windows, Linux or Mac
Fits hand luggage restrictions
Inbuilt USB hub
Audio input
Remote trigger input
Dimmable console lamp
Conguration
MagicQ PC software runs under Windows, Linux or OSX.
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PC software is free and uniquely the outputs are
Magic
fully enabled, allowing you to run shows on up to 64 Universes.
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The Magic
programming and playback through real faders, buttons
and encoder wheels. The Magic
access to moving light parameters via the 8 rotary encoders, and live show control through the 10 playback faders and cue stack control buttons. In addition there are 2 fully patchable direct DMX outputs on the rear panel.
PC Wing Compact enables advanced show
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PC wing enables easy
Product Codes
0200-0015 MagicQ PC Wing Compact
0100-0002 Flight Case for Magic
Extra Wing Compact
0300-0047 Padded Bag for Magic
Extra Wing Compact
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PC Wing Compact/
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PC Wing Compact/
Extra Wing Compact
The Extra Wing Compact enables users of
MagicQ to extend the number of physical
playbacks available.
Features
Full electronic legending
Connect to Magic
Connect to Magic
Up to 8 wings per system
Dual playback sections
Split playback pages
Separate page up/down buttons
USB connection
Dimmable console lamp
Inbuilt PSU
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Compact and full size consoles
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PC or Mac
Specication
Playback faders: 12
Playback execute buttons: 12
Power input: 90 to 250 VAC
Width: 515mm
Depth: 257mm
Height: 88mm
Weight: 3.6kg
Conguration
The Extra Wing Compact has a total of 24 playbacks, split into 2 sections – one section with 12 faders and one section with 12 execute buttons.
Each section has separate Next and Previous page buttons. The 12 playbacks faders feature Flash, Go and Select buttons, together with an LCD legend. The 12 playbacks with Execute buttons consist of 12 Select and Execute buttons, each with an LCD legend.
It has an internal USB hub which enables multiple Extra
Wings to be connected together.
Product Codes
0100-0420 MagicQ Extra Wing Compact
0100-0002 Flight Case for Magic
Extra Wing Compact
0300-0047 Padded Bag for Magic
Extra Wing Compact
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PC Wing Compact /
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PC Wing Compact /
ChamSys
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Compact Console Feature Set
Universes 4 12 24
Network ports 1 4 4
USB ports 5 5 6
UPS No Yes Yes
Ext monitor 1 1 (can be touch) 1 (can be touch)
Audio input Yes Yes Yes
Remote input No Yes Yes
MIDI notes support No Yes Yes
Timecode support No No Yes
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Connection to Magic Interfaces
Pixel Mappers 1 20 20
Media Servers 1 (MagicHD only) 50 50
USB Wings &
MQ40N MQ60 MQ80
Extra Wing only Yes, all Yes, all
ArtNet, ACN, Pathport output via network
Net connection to MagicVis, MagicHD Yes Yes Yes
Multi Windows via network Yes Yes Yes
Remote control via iOS/Android app (user WIFI router)
Net connection to 3rd party media servers
Multi Console support No Yes Yes
ChamSys Ethernet Remote Protocol No Yes Yes
ChamNet control No Yes Yes
Net Wing mode No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No Yes Yes
ChamSys Ltd
Unit 3B, Richmond Works, Pitt Road, Freemantle, Southampton, SO15 3F
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chamsys.co.uk
+44 (0) 2380 238 666
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